ix, 422 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : 24 cm

A portrait of Buddy Holly describes his friendship with Elvis, his marriage to Maria Elena, the stories behind his most significant songs, and the truth about the plane crash that ended his life

Originally published: New York : St. Martin's Press, 1995

Includes bibliographical references (pages 393-399) and index

Discography: pages 401-406

Young man in a hurry -- The cradle will rock -- KDAV's "Sunday party" -- A girl named Echo -- Elvis meets Buddy -- The hillbilly backlash -- The Clovis sessions -- On the road -- Ed Sullivan -- Life beyond the United States -- The decline of early rock -- Breaking up is hard to do -- Sunset and evening star -- There's nobody else to do it -- Winterkill -- The days after -- American pie -- Buddy's legacy: exploitation, distortion, and an eduring love -- The last dance

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